Wheatheart Galvanized 4 Utility Auger User Manual
GRAIN AUGERS
4" GALVANIZED UTILITY
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL
Read this manual before using product. Failure
to follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
Part Number: 30645 R0
Revised: 26/4/10
This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering
standardsa. Other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator.
We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained
in the correct operational and safety procedures required for this product. Periodic
reviews of this manual with all employees should be standard practice. For your
convenience, we include this sign-off sheet so you can record your periodic reviews.
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature
a. Standards include organizations such as the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers,
American National Standards Institute, Canadian Standards Association, International Organization for
Standardization, and/or others.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety First............................................................................................................................ 7
2.1. General Safety ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Assembly Safety....................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Operation Safety ...................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Maintenance Safety.................................................................................................. 9
2.5. Safety Decal Locations........................................................................................... 10
2.5.1. Decal Installation...................................................................................... 10
2.5.2. Decal Locations........................................................................................ 10
3. Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.1. Tube / Flight Extensions......................................................................................... 13
3.2. Intake Assembly..................................................................................................... 13
3.3. Hopper Assembly (Optional).................................................................................. 14
3.4. Head Drive Assembly............................................................................................. 14
3.5. Feed Control Assembly (Optional)......................................................................... 15
3.6. Swivel Mount Assembly (Optional)......................................................................... 16
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.1. Pre-Operational Checklist ...................................................................................... 17
4.2. Auger Drive and Lockout Procedure ..................................................................... 17
4.3. Operating Procedure.............................................................................................. 17
4.3.1. Start-Up and Break-in............................................................................... 17
4.3.2. Operating With A Full Load ...................................................................... 18
4.3.3. Shutdown.................................................................................................. 19
4.4. Maintenance........................................................................................................... 20
4.4.1. General Maintenance Procedures............................................................ 20
5. T roubleshooting................................................................................................................. 21
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................... 23
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WHEATHEART - GRAIN AUGERS 1. INTRODUCTION
4" GALVANIZED UTILITY
1.Introduction
Congratulations. As the new owner of a grain auger, you will be working with
equipment designed to complement and improve your farming operation. Before
using this auger, please read this manual and all safety labels and familiarize
yourself with the various features of the machine and the necessary precautions
for efficient and safe operation.
In addition, anyone using this auger is required to comply with all safety precautions in this manual and in safety labels attached to the auger. A sign-off form is
supplied on the inside front cover to record your safety reviews.
Thank you.
Serial Number:
Serial number is located at the top of the tube.
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WHEATHEART - GRAIN AUGERS 2. SAFETY FIRST
4" GALVANIZED UTILITY
2.Safety First
The Safety Alert symbol to the left identifies important safety messages on the
product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety messages.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
Three big reasons:
• Accidents disable and kill.
• Accidents cost.
• Accidents can be avoided.
SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has
been selected using the definitions below as a guideline.
The Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION, BE ALERT!, YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
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2. SAFETY FIRST WHEATHEART - GRAIN AUGERS
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY 4" GALVANIZED UTILITY
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY
Important: The general safety section includes instructions that apply to all safety practices.
Any instructions specific to a certain safety practice (e.g., assembly safety), can
be found in the appropriate section. Always read the complete instructional
sections and not just these safety summaries before doing anything with the
equipment.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your equipment.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to work around the
equipment understands all procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect
you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your
safety program.
• It is the equipment owner and the operator's responsibility to read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them
before assembling, operating, or maintaining the equipment. All accidents
can be avoided.
• Equipment owners must give instructions and review the information initially
and anually with all personnel before allowing them to operate this product.
Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Use this equipment for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may
impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
Any modification to the equipment voids the warranty.
• Do not allow children, spectators, or bystanders within the work area.
• Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and know how to
use it.
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in a highly visible place.
• Wear appropriate protective gear . This list includes, but
is not limited to:
• a hard hat
•gloves
• protective shoes with slip-resistant soles
• protective goggles
• hearing protection
• For Powered Equipment: before servicing, adjusting, or repairing powered
equipment, unplug, place all controls in neutral or off position, stop the engine
or motor , remove ignition key or lock out power source, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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